Members and business leaders from across the UP are welcome at all UPHRA events! 


Upcoming events

    • Thu, February 19, 2026
    • 11:25 AM - 12:30 PM
    Register

    Join us for an informal coffee chat to connect and recap our most recent learning session, "Mapping What Matters - Employee Journey Mapping".

    Thursday, February 19th from 11:30am - 12:30pm EST

    Register through ZOOM to get the meeting information right to your calendar!

    This is a relaxed opportunity to share takeaways, ask questions, discuss how the material applies to our work, and learn from one another’s perspectives.

    Bring your coffee and your thoughts — no formal agenda, just conversation.

    We hope you can join us!




    • Thu, April 23, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • The Northern Center at Northern Michigan University
    Register



    Join us for the 2026 Spring Summit!

    8:00 am - 9:00 am   Registration, Light breakfast provided
    8:45 am – 9:00 am   Welcome
    9:00 am - 10:30 am  Opening Keynote
    10:30 am - 10:45 am   Break /Networking Opportunity
    10:45 am - 11:45 am Breakout #1
    11:45 am - 12:45 pm Lunch buffet provided
    12:45 am - 1:45 pm 

    Breakout #2

    1:45 pm - 2:00 pm Break
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm  Closing Keynote



                       

     

    Those interested in exhibiting at or sponsoring the event may make their purchases directly in the event registration page. *Please have the names of who will be at your booth ready! And update any accounts payable mailing addresses to the one below.*

    Please note the mailing address for UPHRA:

    UPHRA 

    3224 US Highway 41 #191

    Marquette, MI 49855


    *Registrations are by the individual and may not be transferred nor cancelled unless in severe extenuating circumstances. Reach out to info@uphra.org with questions. 

    *Invoices must be paid no later than March 31, 2026 in order to secure your spot. Registrations with unpaid invoices after March 31, 2026 will be voided. We must do this to ensure headcount matches closely to actual attendance for venue purposes.*

    Need a room?? We have partnered with The Landmark Inn for 2026.

    3 Ways to Book your Room:

    1. Booking Link: Share the booking link below with your attendees. From there, all they have to do is click on the link to book. It will automatically pull the defined dates and rates for your group block.

    http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=5124238&hotelID=11783

    2. Booking on Website: Attendees visit www.thelandmarkinn.com and select the dates of their stay and click "Book Now". At the top of the next page, there is a box to "Add Code". Attendees should click the down carrot to display the menu, from there, they should select "Group Attendee". They will then be prompted to provide the Group Booking Code, which is UPHRA2026. The correct rates and availability will load at that point.

    3. Call-In: For ease of booking, your attendees can call our front desk at (906) 228-2580 to book their stay. They will need to mention the dates of their travel and their group name (UPHRA2026). Our front desk clerk will assist them in booking their reservation onto the existing block.


                  

                    

                    

                      

                         

                        


Past events

Wed, February 11, 2026 Mapping What Matters - Employee Journey Mapping
Wed, November 12, 2025 Navigating Legal Shifts - Preparing for AI's Impact
Thu, October 16, 2025 Yooper Glow! at MISHRM Conference
Wed, August 13, 2025 Workplace Harmony: Tools for Mediation and Support Navigation
Thu, April 24, 2025 UPHRA 2025 Spring Summit Building Resiliency: Strengthening HR for the Future
Wed, March 12, 2025 Employment Law & Remote Work: Practical Tips for Companies with Remote Employees
Wed, February 12, 2025 Pragmatic Policy-based Practices for the Proposed ESTA with Bodman Law
Wed, January 08, 2025 RESCHEDULED for 1/8/25: Enhancing Compensation Programs: Strategies for Recruitment and Retention Success
Tue, December 03, 2024 UPHRA/NMU SHRM Meet and Greet with HR Professionals
Fri, November 22, 2024 End of Year Celebration 2024
Wed, November 13, 2024 Hiring with Confidence: Legal Updates & Hiring Solutions
Wed, August 14, 2024 Building a Workplace That Thrives on Generational Differences
Thu, April 25, 2024 Spring Summit 2024
Wed, February 14, 2024 Future Leaders: Nurturing Success through Strategic Succession Planning
Thu, December 07, 2023 End of Year Celebration 2023
Wed, November 08, 2023 The Mosaic Mindset: Nurturing Diversity, Fostering Inclusion
Wed, August 09, 2023 Safe Spaces, Strong Teams: Promoting a Positive Workplace Climate
Thu, July 20, 2023 Sizzlin’ Compliance: Your Legal and Insurance Guide to a Sweat-Proof Summer
Tue, May 16, 2023 2023 UPHRA Spring Summit
Tue, March 07, 2023 Workshop It! The ABC’s of Compensation - CANCELED
Wed, February 08, 2023 The ABC’s of Compensation for HR Professionals
Wed, November 09, 2022 Shedding Light on Mental Health in the Workplace
Wed, August 10, 2022 In Limbo: MI Minimum Wage, PMLA, and Employer Benefits Coverages
Tue, July 19, 2022 BookClub: Winning the War For Talent
Fri, May 20, 2022 2022 UPHRA Spring Summit
Wed, February 16, 2022 Four Pertinent Legal Topics (and Workshop Session)
Wed, November 10, 2021 Talent Strategy by Miche Rayment
Thu, August 12, 2021 H.R. Update- IN PERSON!
Wed, April 28, 2021 Changes in Employment Law Over the Past Year
Wed, March 31, 2021 Your HR Practice-a Framework for Success!
Wed, June 17, 2020 Cyber Risk in the COVID-19 World (Webinar)
Wed, June 10, 2020 General Membership Meeting (Cancelled)
Thu, April 30, 2020 HR for HR
Wed, March 11, 2020 "What's New, Employment Update" By Steve Palazzolo
Wed, January 29, 2020 "HR 101" Presented by UPHRA, Laura Katers Reilly and Susan MacGregor
Mon, December 16, 2019 RESCHEDULED- UPHRA/SCHRP General Meeting
Wed, November 13, 2019 UPHRA/SCHRP General Meeting
Fri, September 13, 2019 2019 U.P. Fall Forum
Thu, September 12, 2019 U.P. Fall Forum Golf Outing/Welcome Reception
Wed, May 08, 2019 UPHRA/SCHRP General Meeting
Wed, March 06, 2019 RESCHEDULED- UPHRA/SCHRP General Meeting
Wed, December 12, 2018 UPHRA/SCHRP General Meeting
Fri, October 26, 2018 U.P. Fall Forum
Thu, October 25, 2018 U.P. Fall Forum Welcome Reception
Wed, August 08, 2018 Quarterly Meeting- Q3
Thu, May 24, 2018 Quarterly Meeting- Q2
Wed, February 21, 2018 Quarterly Meeting- Q1

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